Civil Project Engineer

STRIVE Search; Limerick; On-site; EUR 63,000 - 77,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Company vehicle and bonus

Early finish on Fridays

Company laptop and phone

Career progression opportunities

Job summary

STRIVE Search is seeking a Civil Project Engineer for a water treatment project in Limerick. You will support civil works delivery, coordinate with the Project Manager, and help manage site operations while ensuring safety, quality and budget adherence. A minimum of 3 years in civil engineering and driving licence are required.

The role offers a competitive base salary, company vehicle and bonus, and a clear path for career progression within the water sector.

Qualifications

• Degree in Civil Engineering or a relevant engineering discipline.
• 3+ years' experience in civil engineering or project engineering.
• Experience in water and wastewater sector advantageous.

Responsibilities

• Support the delivery of civil engineering works on water and wastewater infrastructure projects.
• Collaborate with the Project Manager to ensure works meet programme, budget and quality requirements.
• Assist day-to-day management of site operations and provide cover for the Project Manager when required.
• Ensure compliance with health, safety, environmental and sustainability standards and policies.
• Maintain HSQE compliance and relevant statutory requirements.
• Review drawings and technical documentation; resolve design-related issues.
• Carry out setting out and surveying using GPS and total stations; use 3D scanning as needed.
• Prepare as-built records, technical reports and project progress reports.
• Ensure construction materials and workmanship comply with drawings and specs.
• Assist with procurement and subcontractor appointments via procurement software.
• Liaise with consultants, suppliers and site personnel to coordinate delivery.
• Participate in weekly site planning meetings and monitor programmes and budgets.
• Maintain communication with clients and stakeholders throughout delivery.
• Contribute to safety files, manuals and handover documentation.
• Support mentoring of junior staff and CPD.

Skills

Project coordination

Site operations management

Health & safety awareness

Stakeholder communication

Education

Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering

Tools

GPS

Total stations

CAD software

Microsoft Office (Word/Excel/PowerPoint)

Job description

Civil Project Engineer – Limerick

• Location: Water Treatment Plant, Limerick
• Salary: €70,000 DOE + Benefits

Background

A leading civil engineering and water infrastructure contractor is seeking to appoint a Civil Project Engineer to join their team on a water treatment project.

The successful candidate will support the delivery of civil engineering works, ensuring projects are completed safely, efficiently and in accordance with programme, budget and quality requirements.

This is an excellent opportunity for a Civil Engineer with a minimum of 3 years' experience to develop their career within the water and wastewater sector, working alongside experienced engineering and project management teams.

What's on Offer

• Competitive base salary
• Company vehicle and bonus
• Monday to Friday working week with an early finish on Fridays
• Company laptop and phone
• Excellent career progression and professional development opportunities

Key Responsibilities

• Support the successful delivery of civil engineering works on water and wastewater infrastructure projects.
• Work closely with the Project Manager and wider project team to ensure works are delivered in accordance with programme, budget and quality requirements.
• Assist with the day-to-day management of site operations and provide cover for the Project Manager when required.
• Ensure all works comply with health, safety, environmental and sustainability standards, policies and procedures.
• Maintain compliance with the company's HSQE management systems and relevant statutory requirements.
• Review engineering specifications, design drawings and technical documentation, identifying and resolving design-related issues.
• Carry out setting out and surveying activities using GPS, total stations and 3D scanning equipment.
• Prepare and maintain accurate as-built records, technical reports, quality documentation and project progress reports.
• Ensure construction materials, workmanship and completed works comply with approved drawings and project specifications.
• Assist with procurement activities, including the ordering of materials and appointment of subcontractors using procurement software.
• Liaise with consultants, subcontractors, suppliers, commercial teams and site personnel to coordinate project delivery.
• Participate in weekly site planning meetings to ensure the efficient and safe coordination of upcoming works.
• Monitor project programmes and budgets, identifying potential delays, cost overruns and delivery risks.
• Maintain effective communication with client representatives, stakeholders and members of the public throughout project delivery.
• Contribute to the preparation of safety files, operation and maintenance manuals and project handover documentation.
• Support the development and mentoring of junior engineering staff while actively participating in continuous professional development.

Key Requirements

• Degree in Civil Engineering or a relevant engineering discipline.
• Minimum of 3 years' experience working in a Civil Engineer or Project Engineer position.
• Previous experience in the water and wastewater sector would be advantageous.
• Strong understanding of civil engineering construction methods, site operations and project delivery.
• Experience using GPS, total stations and CAD software for setting out and engineering activities.
• Good working knowledge of Microsoft Office, including Word, Excel and PowerPoint.
• Ability to interpret engineering drawings, technical specifications and construction documentation.
• Experience coordinating subcontractors, suppliers and site personnel.
• Good understanding of health, safety, environmental and quality requirements on construction projects.
• Full driving licence required.